Since the first nefarious self-copying code was released in 1986 Computer viruses have been causing your devices and computers sick. Some viruses can cause damage to your device, while others can slow down your computer and steal your data. In the majority of cases, if you react quickly, you will be able to remove the virus from your device.
A virus is a part or program, similar to a flu virus, can reproduce itself by attaching itself to programs and files and infecting them. Then, it creates copies of itself. Once an infection by a virus is detected in an application, it could spread to other programs and devices that are connected to the same network. The viruses can cause various damage such as stealing passwords and credit card details, deleting data, corrupting programs, or taking over your system entirely.
Depending on the type of virus, it may be transmitted from one device to another through text and attachments to emails, Internet file downloads, or social media scam links. The virus can also infect mobile devices and smartphones by hiding in shady application downloads. Some viruses have a playful intent and are designed to cause laughter while others are created for financial gain.
In the case of spreading and creating a virus, it is considered a crime in most countries. If you’re interested in learning how to create a virus, you can do it with Notepad and other tools. This isn’t for the faint-hearted however it’s an enjoyable way to test out your programming skills. You’ll also have to determine what the virus will do after it’s infected. It could be anything from showing an alert to corrupting data and contacting your contacts lists of friends.
